Assessing Soil Metal Levels in an Industrial Environment of Northwestern China and the Phytoremediation Potential of Its Native Plants
Various industrial activities contribute heavy metals to terrestrial ecosystems. In order to evaluate the soil quality of industrial areas and to identify the potential phytoremediator from the native plant species, we collected 45 surface soil samples and 21 plant species in a typical industrial ar...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-07-01
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| Series: | Sustainability |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/8/2686 |